Answers MA-English Language Arts 11 CRContested Usage

Contested Usage Answers

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Read the sentence.A tray of fresh watermelon slices was provided by the booster club.How should the writer revise the sentence to use active voice?

A tray was provided by the booster club of fresh watermelon slices.

Slices of fresh watermelon were provided by the booster club.

The booster club provided a tray of fresh watermelon slices.

Fresh watermelon slices were provided fresh by the booster club.

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Select 4 options.Which words are prepositions?atnoundernearfromsee

under

near

from

see

the active voicea prepositionthe passive voicea split infinitive

the active voice

a preposition

the passive voice

a split infinitive

Read the sentence.The famous artist and sculptor Michelangelo sculpted the statue David in Italy in the early 1500s.The best reason for the writer to revise this sentence to be in the passive voice is to emphasize

the date.

the location.

the sculptor.

the statue.

Read the sentence.Jameson dropped and broke the cookie jar while his parents were on vacation.What is the best explanation for why the writer would revise this sentence to use passive voice?

The writer does not know who dropped the cookie jar.

The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.

The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.

The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.

Read the sentence.Head toward the large yellow sign to find the lemon grove.Which word is a preposition?

head

toward

yellow

lemon

best

the name of the singer is unknown.

the kind of song being performed is unknown.

the length of the concert is unknown.

the type of holiday being celebrated is unknown.

Which sentence best uses a split infinitive to clearly emphasize the message of safe driving?

Before getting behind the wheel, young drivers must remember not to text.

Young drivers must remember to narrow their focus fully when they get behind the wheel.

Young drivers must remember to always turn off cell phones before getting behind the wheel.

When driving a car, young drivers need to most importantly remember to completely ignore their phones.

Read the sentence.A decision was reached by scientists about when the experiment would begin.Which revision changes the sentence so that it uses the active voice?

Before the experiment by scientists, a decision was reached.

Scientists reached a decision about when to begin the experiment.

A decision was reached with scientists about beginning the experiment.

The beginning of the experiment is a decision that was reached by scientists.

Read the sentence.Head toward the large yellow sign to find the lemon grove.Which word is a preposition?

head

toward

yellow

lemon

Which sentence uses passive voice?

We arrived early for our annual dental check-ups.

Dr. Gomez greeted us warmly and took X-rays.

Calm music played quietly in the dentist’s office.

We were given new toothbrushes by the hygienist.

Read the sentence.Jameson dropped and broke the cookie jar while his parents were on vacation.What is the best explanation for why the writer would revise this sentence to use passive voice?

The writer does not know who dropped the cookie jar.

The writer does not know how the cookie jar broke.

The writer wants to conceal the identity of the person who broke the jar.

The writer wants to conceal the location of the broken cookie jar.

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the active voice

a preposition

the passive voice

a split infinitive

Select 3 options.Writers should avoid splitting an infinitive when

the sentence is already clear.

it sounds awkward to split the infinitive.

using one makes the sentence stronger.

doing so is necessary to avoid confusion.

too much information is inserted between the two parts of the infinitive.

Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

It is important to wear plenty of sunscreen at an outdoor swim meet.

The coach tells the swimmers how to improve their performance.

Parents drive to the local swim club so they can watch the competition.

Swimmers must be sure to completely follow all of the team guidelines.

Which sentence contains a split infinitive?

Young children seem to thoroughly enjoy playing with soap bubbles and shaving cream.

It is important to give children opportunities to explore their world through sensory experiences.

Clay and finger paints are often used to prepare children for writing and drawing.

Going to preschool opens the door to learning and encourages kindergarten readiness.

Which sentence contains an infinitive?

Will you take the package to Sheila?

We walked to town with Grandma.

Please forward that photo to me.

It is normal to make mistakes.